Blood Pressure Calculator
Understand your blood pressure readings and what they mean for your health.
Understanding Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It's measured using two numbers: systolic (upper number) and diastolic (lower number) pressure.
Blood Pressure Categories
Normal: Less than 120/80 mmHg
Elevated: 120-129/Less than 80 mmHg
Stage 1: 130-139/80-89 mmHg
Stage 2: 140+/90+ mmHg
Crisis: Higher than 180/120 mmHg
Risk Factors
- •Age (increases with age)
- •Family history
- •Obesity
- •Lack of physical activity
- •High sodium diet
- •Excessive alcohol consumption
Prevention Tips
- •Maintain a healthy weight
- •Regular physical activity
- •Reduce sodium intake
- •Limit alcohol consumption
- •Manage stress levels
When to Seek Help
- •Consistently high readings
- •Severe headaches
- •Vision problems
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty breathing
Measuring Tips
Do's
- ✓Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
- ✓Keep feet flat on the floor
- ✓Support arm at heart level
Don'ts
- ×Exercise within 30 minutes
- ×Consume caffeine or smoke
- ×Talk during measurement